79-year-old male bleeding from leg varicose veins

Heard on: Hillsborough FL HCFR ALS-Hsp (Hospital) Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Patient going for 2800 is out.

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We're coming to you with a 79, 79 year old male.

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Patient hit coming out of shower.

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Patient has varicose veins, bleeding is now controlled.

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Patient is on eliquis.

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Patient is in at times four.

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Vitals are within normal limits.

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We are five to eight minutes out unless you require any further.

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This is radio from Hillsborough, Florida, Hillsborough County Fire/EMS.

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We're coming to you with a 79, 79 year old male.

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Patient hit leg coming out of shower.

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Patient has varicose veins, bleeding is now controlled.

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Patient is on Eliquis.

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Patient is in at times four, vitals are within normal limits.

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We are five to 8 min out unless you require any further.

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HCA Brandon Regional.

9/3/2026 12:48 PM

Medical Emergency

Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reported a 79-year-old man who struck his leg while getting out of a shower, causing bleeding from varicose veins. The bleeding was controlled, his condition was stable, and he was being transported to a hospital in Brandon.